Sledge \Sledge\, n. [AS. slecge,from sle['a]n to strike, beat.
See Slay, v. t.]
A large, heavy hammer, usually wielded with both hands; --
called also sledge hammer.
With his heavy sledge he can it beat. --Spenser.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Sledge \Sledge\, n. [Perhaps from sleds, pl. of sled, confused
with sledge a hammer. See Sled, n.]
1. A strong vehicle with low runners or low wheels; or one
without wheels or runners, made of plank slightly turned
up at one end, used for transporting loads upon the snow,
ice, or bare ground; a sled.
2. A hurdle on which, formerly, traitors were drawn to the
place of execution. [Eng.]
--Sir W. Scott.
3. A sleigh. [Eng.]
4. A game at cards; -- called also old sledge, and all
fours.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |